Early in 2002, the Dog Control Department began operating a Dog Control Facility at 1165 Seriff Road, Lima. All dogs in the custody of the Dog Warden are housed at this location during the holding periods defined by the Ohio Revised Code Section 955.16. A dog with a displayed dog license is held until claimed by the owner to a maximum of 14 days. A dog without a displayed dog license is held until claimed by the owner to a maximum of 3 days.

Adoptions are arranged directly through the Dog Control Facility.

ADOPTION HOURS

MONDAY

9:00AM - 5PM

TUSDAY

9:00AM - 5PM

WENDAY

9:00AM - 5PM

THURSDAY

9:00AM - 5PM

FRIDAY

9:00AM - 5PM

SATDAY

9AM - 12PM

SUNDAY

Closed

Dogs may be claimed at the Dog Control Facility during the business hours shown below.

Allen County Dog Control Facility
1165 Seriff Road, Lima

Phone - 419-228-3700 extension 8528

Hours of Operation:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Payment of the following applicable fees is required to claim your dog:

A housing fee of $13.50 per day is assessed to owners of dogs housed at the Dog Control Facility. Additionally, owners may be charged a $4.00 pick up fee and a $2.00 notice fee. If a dog is unlicensed, a license must be purchased prior the release of the dog. A license costs $22.00 during the registration period from December 1st through January 31st; a $22.00 penalty is added to that amount after January 31st.

Procedures and requirements may vary for claiming vicious and dangerous dogs, particularly if legal action is involved. Contact the Dog Warden for details and requirements specific to those instances.